Immigrants

After hearing that the state of Florida changed its opinion and let a >Muslim woman have her picture on her driver's license with her face covered
>this is an editorial written by an American citizen, published in a Tampa >newspaper. He did quite a job; didn't he? Read on, please!
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>IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT. I am tired of this nation worrying
>about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the
>terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by >the majority of Americans. However, the dust from the attacks had barely >settled when the "politically correct" crowd began complaining about the >possibility that our patriotism was offending others.
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>I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is
>seeking a better life by coming to America. Our population is almost >entirely made up of descendants of immigrants. However, there are a few >things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently >some born here, need to understand. This idea of America being a >multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our
>national identity. As Americans, we have our own culture, our own society,
>our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed >over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and >women who have sought freedom.
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>We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, >Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of >our society, learn the language!
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>"In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, right >wing, political slogan. We adopted this motto because Christian men and >women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly >documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our >schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of >the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.
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>If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you >should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are >happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't >care how you did things where you came from. This is OUR COUNTRY, our land,
>and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to >express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so. But >once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, our >pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly encourage you take >advantage of one other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.
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>If you agree -- pass this along; if you don't agree -- delete it!
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>AMEN